President Donald Trump announced Saturday he intends to appoint a new artificial intelligence adviser and establish an "AI force" to oversee the sector. In a separate move, he launched a public poll asking users to choose a replacement name for "artificial intelligence," which he described as "inaccurate, and very ineloquent."

Naming Poll Details

Trump posted on Truth Social and X on Saturday, offering three options: "Superior Intelligence," "Extreme Intelligence," and "Supreme Intelligence." Early results showed "Superior Intelligence" leading on both platforms.

On Truth Social, "Superior Intelligence" received 41% of more than 64,000 votes, compared with 38% for "Extreme Intelligence" and 21% for "Supreme Intelligence." On X, "Superior Intelligence" led with 41.4% of more than 226,000 votes, followed by "Supreme Intelligence" at 30.8% and "Extreme Intelligence" at 27.8%.

Trump later removed "Supreme Intelligence" from the poll, citing its relationship to the Supreme Court, and launched a new vote between the remaining two names. The second poll showed "Superior Intelligence" ahead on both platforms, though results remained live.

Advisory Team Reshuffling

The appointment marks Trump's second person to serve as AI czar. Venture capitalist David Sacks held the position before departing in spring for an external advisory role. Sacks has argued that AI developers, not federal regulators, should bear responsibility for product safety.

Sriram Krishnan, the White House's senior AI policy adviser, also stepped down in June. Krishnan plans to launch an outside institution aimed at shaping AI policy.

Geopolitical Context

The announcement comes days before Trump's planned meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday. Washington and Beijing are currently competing for AI dominance.

The move also follows warnings from prominent AI figures urging a slowdown in development. These leaders cite risks that the technology could operate beyond human control. Trump has argued that slowing U.S. AI development could benefit China.

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Saint Pierre and Miquelon to meet Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, marking the first such visit by a French leader since 2014. The diplomatic engagement occurred against the backdrop of a controversial social media post by US President Donald Trump depicting North America and the Caribbean under the American flag.

The meeting highlights ongoing bilateral relations between France and Canada regarding sovereignty and regional interests. Macron’s presence in the French archipelago, located off the coast of Canada, underscores the strategic importance of the territory.

Domestic Political Reactions

In Washington, political tensions escalated over press access and legislative progress. Senator Bernie Sanders and former House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi condemned President Trump’s decision to ban CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House. They characterized the move as a threat to press freedom and American democracy.

Legislative and Policy Disputes

Republican Senator John Kennedy expressed embarrassment over the Senate’s limited legislative progress since the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in July 2025. He cited public concerns over living costs, Iran, and artificial intelligence as key issues requiring attention.

Meanwhile, Senator Rand Paul called for stricter immigration enforcement and an end to taxpayer-funded benefits for certain noncitizens. He criticized Congress for inaction on border security, highlighting impacts on border towns and emergency rooms.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized the Trump administration for failing to curb rising costs for gas, groceries, housing, and healthcare. He argued that economic promises made by the administration have not improved conditions for everyday Americans.

White House Gift Controversy

President Trump announced that his son, Donald Trump Jr., has repaid Umar Kremlev, president of the International Boxing Association, for gifts associated with his wedding in the Bahamas. Trump described the arrangement as permissible and noted that such gestures are common at weddings.